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Takeaways: Flyers embarrassingly blow third-period lead, fall 3-2 to Rangers

This year’s iteration of the Philadelphia Flyers has a knack of discovering new and exciting ways to lose games. They’ve gotten blown out 7-0, battle back after being down 3-1 only to lose in a shootout, and they’ve even played…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 3:14 AM
Takeaways: Flyers embarrassingly blow third-period lead, fall 3-2 to Rangers
Key Things to Know
  • The Philadelphia Flyers lost 3-2 to the New York Rangers after blowing a late 2-1 lead.
  • Pavel Dorofeyev and Tye Kartye scored late in the third period to secure the Rangers' comeback win.
  • Simon Benoit and Noel Acciari scored Philadelphia's two goals during the second period.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Philadelphia Flyers surrendered a 2-1 third-period lead to fall 3-2 against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. After conceding an opening goal to J.T. Miller, Philadelphia responded with second-period goals from Simon Benoit and Noel Acciari. However, New York rallied late in regulation, scoring twice within two minutes to secure the victory.

Pavel Dorofeyev leveled the contest on a power play at 13:52 of the final period before Tye Kartye netted the game-winner at 15:21. Broad Street Hockey's Ryan Quigley criticized Philadelphia's late-game defensive breakdown on Kartye's decisive goal, highlighting that the Flyers failed to capitalize on rare offensive contributions from Benoit and Acciari.

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